Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Maya Mezcal, Orchard Grocer and Tacos & Deli corp Sammy’s, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable mexican restaurants in Little Italy. Great mexican food that fits your budget.
Little Italy's Affordable Mexican Destinations
Little Italy offers a surprisingly vibrant selection of budget-friendly Mexican eateries that bring authentic flavors to this historic neighborhood. While staples like Los Tacos No. 1 and Maya Mezcal serve up traditional street food and mezcal pairings, the area also features a diverse mix of American, Chinese, and Vietnamese spots to satisfy any craving. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Mr.Taco Taquería or exploring the eclectic menus at Orchard Grocer and S &E Café, these local favorites provide high-quality meals without the high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Mexican Restaurants in Little Italy | Affordable Mexican Food
- Maya Mezcal · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Orchard Grocer · rated 5/5: American.
- Tacos & Deli corp Sammy’s · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Las Muchachas · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Habanero Pibil · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- S &E Café · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mr.Taco Taquería · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Fabis Tacos D.C. · rated 4.9/5: Mexican.
- Los Tacos No.1 · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Mercado Lima · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Los Perros De Chucho · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- SLuna Restaurant and Bar · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Birria-Landia · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Bosco On Bleecker · rated 4.8/5: Mexican.
- Tampico · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Birria LES Saint Marks Place · rated 4.7/5: Mexican.
- Café Habana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Mictlān · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Carlota · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Factory Tamal · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Sullivan Taqueria · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Factory Tamal · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Jajaja Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Jajaja Mexicana · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Pollo Campero · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- 5ive Spice Taco & Banh Mi · rated 4.6/5: Vietnamese.
- Bar Verde · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Santo Taco · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Los Chocomiles · rated 4.5/5: Mexican.
- Happy · rated 4.5/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
